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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Prisoner in the Pit.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ulf do when the barge stops at a small village?
(a) Goes to town for dinner.
(b) Goes into town on business.
(c) Goes to town to see his wife.
(d) Goes into town to see his parents.

2. Who does Will want to go to the games with him?
(a) His two best friends.
(b) His dog.
(c) His cousin, Fritz.
(d) His father.

3. How many boys are allowed on the deck at one time?
(a) None.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

4. Why is Beanpole worried about his practice?
(a) He's not worried.
(b) He thinks he can do better.
(c) He loses to his competitor often.
(d) He sprained his ankle.

5. Where did Will, Henry, and Beanpole travel together?
(a) America.
(b) Russia.
(c) England.
(d) Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beanpole convince Moritz to do when Ulf hasn't returned by evening?

2. How many competitors will go to the games?

3. What does Will do about the men who are upset?

4. How does Henry feel about not being chosen?

5. How does Will feel about Fritz's response to him?

(see the answer key)

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